Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 52 is 4628.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 89 and 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 91 | 2548 |
| 189 and 166 | 31374 |
| 197 and 20 | 3940 |
| 165 and 73 | 12045 |
| 141 and 137 | 19317 |